International Agricultural Trade Report

U.S.-Dominican Republic Agricultural Trade: Growth and Opportunities Ahead

The United States is a major trading partner with the Dominican Republic (DR). The DR is the largest economy in the Caribbean and the seventh-largest economy in Latin America. Since the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) went into effect for the DR in 2007, U.S. agricultural exports to the DR have increased from $1 billion in 2007 to $2 billion in 2024.
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Chile: Beer and Ingredients Opportunities in Chile

Beer is the most consumed alcoholic beverage in Chile and represents 77 percent of total sales of alcohol beverages by volume. Per capita consumption of beer has grown rapidly in the past 20 years Chile reaching 59 liters in 2022.
On February 5, 2025, the Dominican Republic amended its Fiscal Control and Traceability System for Alcoholic Beverages and Cigars (TRAFICO), marking a significant victory for the U.S. alcoholic beverage industry.
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has announced retail price adjustments for beer, effective April 1, 2025, due to changes in the Cost of Service.
Driven by a dynamic tourism industry and solid domestic consumer demand, excellent opportunities exist for U.S. exporters in the DR’s food service sector.
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Japan: The WASABI - Hot News from Japan Vol. 13 Issue 3

FAS Japan assisted with the re-introduction of U.S. apples into Japan after a 15-year absence. Following the launch of Royal Gala apples in February, U.S. Honeycrisp and Pink Lady varieties....
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Poland: Retail Foods

The Polish retail sector continues to develop registering four percent value growth in 2014 with the total number of stores at over 354,000.
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Japan: The WASABI - Hot News from Japan Vol. 13 Issue 3

FAS Assists First U.S. Apple Exports to Japan in 15 Years; Supermarket Trade Show 2017; U.S. Dried Bean Council Focuses on Lima Beans; U.S. Grains Council Introduces Gluten-Free Recipes
On January 1, 2017, the Government of Turkey (GOT) announced increases to special consumption taxes for all alcoholic beverages except wine.
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Germany: Overview on the German Wine Sector

German wine production from the 2016 harvest for marketing in CY 2017 is estimated at 9.1 million hl.
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New Zealand: New Zealand Wine Sector Report

Post forecasts New Zealand’s grape crop for 2017 at 418,000 metric tons with wine production estimated at 301 million liters, just 3 percent below the 310 million liters available from 2016...